Sleep Problems Linked to Mental Health

This article is very interesting because it explores the idea that sleep is extremely important and sleep problems are linked to a number of different mental health disorders. This article talks about how for the first time sleep problems are being linked to schizophrenia. There was a sleep study done with 20 people with schizophrenia and 21 healthy people. Every person with schizophrenia experiences sleep disturbances and social isolation. It is very interesting that people with such disorders have a more difficult time sleeping but it also does make sense.

http://www.naturalnews.com/034699_mental_health_sleep_problems_schizophrenia.html

Living a Better Life

Loren Booda is a man who was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia at the age of 19 years old. Although he has this disease he does not let it get in his way of doing what he wants. He attended an Ivy League school and has volunteered at many different places instead of getting a full time job. Loren believes it is better to volunteer and help others than spend his life working in an office. He also believes if it weren't for his schizophrenia he wouldn't have the opportunities he does now. He has met many new people and has been a part of many new jobs he never would have been able to be a part of if he didn't have this disease. Loren is happy and living his life the way he wants to and isn't letting his schizophrenia get in the way.

http://www.everydayhealth.com/schizophrenia/1229/virginia-man-wont-let-his-mental-illness-define-him.aspx

Another Flesh-Eating Bacteria Victim

 

Lana Kuykendall is another recent victim of this flesh-eating bacteria. She just gave birth to twins and is now trying to recover from this awful bacteria. Luckily this bacteria hasn't gotten to her organs but she is still being hospitalized. It is crazy to me how all of a sudden all of these people are getting this horrible flesh-eating bacteria. I think this is something that needs to be addressed. These poor people have to suffer from something they didn't even know they had. I think doctors need to find a cure for this before it spreads even more.

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/20/health/south-carolina-flesh-eating-bacteria/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

New Treatment

Cash Burnaman is a six year old boy who has  a rare genetic disorder which left him developmentally disabled. Nothing has been able to help him with his issues. He has visited many doctors with his parents and no one has been able to help. They finally decided to do something drastic and go to India for some therapy. This therapy has seemed to help Cash. He is now able to walk with the help of orthotics. Some people think this is just false hope but the family is staying positive and are hoping this therapy will be long term. 

http://www.cnn.com/2012/05/19/health/embryonic-stem-cell-therapy/index.html?hpt=hp_c3

New Outlook on Life

Matt Nader and Beth Flowers are two people who had to drastically change their lives due to a sudden heart disease. Matt was playing football when he collapsed and woke up in a hospital with a mini internal defibrillator in his chest. He was told he was never allowed to play football again which was heart breaking to him for a few days. After a few days he realized this was nothing and he had to continue living his life and maybe start coaching or do sports broadcasting. Matt realized it wasn't worth dwelling on his heart problems. Beth exercised every day and one day she realized she was out of breath and it turned out her she had a heart problem. She worked 70 hours a week and the stress brought this on. Although she loved her job she knew she had to quit and is now working with her husband and loving it.

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/01/changes.heart.lifestyle/index.html

There is Hope

According to this article, there is hope for children with Congenital Heart Disease.  Prior to this study kids would have to live with their damaged hearts and undergo many surgeries.  This study shows that it is possible to use stem cells to repair the heart and have these children live a happy and mostly healthy life.  Since heart disease is different in children than in adults the stem cells will not be able to help adults with heart problems.  This study is extremely important for the outcome of these  children's lives. 



http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/215078.php

Pregnancy and OCD

This article brings to light something I never even thought about. Studies have shown that woman's OCD can either worsen or be brought on due to their pregnancy. It's crazy that woman who have never experienced OCD suddenly get it either during or after their pregnancy. This really intrigued me and is something I have never thought about before.  

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,594408,00.html